Nutritionists

Salaries for nutritionists vary by practice area, years of experience, educational level, and location. Salary.com reported that the average salary for nutritionists working in the U.S. in February 2025 was $70,925. Salaries ranged from $50,085 or less to $85,336 or more. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual salary for nutritionists and dietitians was $69,680 in May 2023. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $44,910; the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $98,830 year.

In addition to salary, most employers also offer benefits packages including health and life insurance, paid vacations and holidays, and a pension or profit-sharing plan. Nutritionists who run their own businesses must make their own arrangements in these areas.